The iKEYBOARD 5X is a small and compact control keyboard as part of the Icon iKeyboard X series that combines 49 piano keys with a single channel DAW controller in a particularly hard and durable metal case unlike many keyboard controllers with small plastic keys. This midi keyboard has been specially designed by Icon with great attention to the smallest details in order for it to provide comfort and efficiency for music production. The keys are full size to provide a realistic piano action. The controller also provides pitch and bend wheels, and Octave and Transpose up/down buttons, MIDI inputs, a sustain pedal connection The Icon iKeyboard X has all the controls you need right at your fingertips. The controller section features touchpad with LED feedback for control and automation of levels and other parameters, plus mute, solo and rec buttons, with track and bank select. The touch LED is backlit and reacts in real time with the recording software. This will automatically synchronize all the different channels when switching between channels. Full lead is provided for playback, recording, LOOP and changing automation modes. The large rotary encoder with an LED ring can be used for panning, setting sending levels, controlling the parameters of the plug-ins and many other features that make the iKEYBOARD series particularly ideal.